Health Education

Cognitive Learning Theory

Learner thought process
Allows for understanding of mental processes
Encourages self-reflection

Behavioral Learning Theory

Learning influenced by external forces

Positive reinforcement - learner more likely to complete task

Incentives offered improve behavior

Social Learning Theory

Learning by observing others
Depends on consequences, learner imitates/avoid that
behavior
Cognitive and environmental factors into consideration

Experiential Learning Theory

Learning from experiences
Retain and recall information when hands-on
Participation in real-world experiences

Transformative Learning Theory

Learners change thinking after gaining new information
Reflects on previous experiences
Critical evaluation of perspectives occurs
-Results in transformation of thinking

Humanistic Learning Theory

Learning is a holistic process

Educator is facilitator
-makes environment conducive to learning

Freedom for students to learn what they’re interested in

Retention of knowledge used to evaluate learner

Learning Styles

• Visual
—See content
—Photos, models, videos
• Auditory
—Hear content
—Podcasts, recorded lectures
• Tactile-kinesthetic
—Hands-on experiences

Cognitive

• How learner thinks
• Development of knowledge and skill

Affective

• How learner’s values/beliefs evolve (emotional)

Psychomotor

• Application of knowledge (doing)
• Use of sensory-motor skills

Health Belief Model

• Determines internal motivation to make health changes
• Includes
—Perception of risk of getting illness
—Modifying factors
—Likelihood/Cues to take action

Health Promotion Model

• Determines factors that influence motivation to change
• Disease prevention, health promotion (primary)
• Categories
—Individual characteristics
—Behavior-specific cognitions and affect
—Behavioral outcome

Transtheoretical Model

• Stages of change
Stages
• Precontemplation (no consideration)
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance

Cultural Care Theory

Provide culturally congruent care
Consider culture when providing care and education
Make effort to learn about other cultures

Health Literacy

• Ability to obtain, understand, make health-related decisions
• Risk factors for poor health literacy
—Older adults
—Low socioeconomic status
—Medically underserved

Strategies to Improve Health Literacy

Plain language

Identify clients who have low literacy levels.
Supplemental teaching methods.
Teach Back method

Barriers to Learning

• Education
• Language

Strategies to improve Barriers

• Health literacy universal precautions
• Plain language
• Slower speech
• Limit content
• Repeat vital points

Hierarchy and brain placement of domains of learning

6 Parts